What Do Givestar's Fees Actually Cost Your Nonprofit?
Givestar charges 1.9% + 20p per donation and lacks auctions, memberships, and stores. Zeffy includes all three with zero fees.
Zeffy is trusted by 100,000+ nonprofits
Run your entire fundraising operation without paying for it
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Run your entire fundraising operation without paying for it
Zeffy gives you donation forms, ticketing, auctions, a donor CRM, and email tools with zero fees, so you can focus on your mission instead of managing costs.
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Your donors shouldn't pay to give
Givestar charges processing fees on every donation. Zeffy doesn't, so 100% of what your donors give goes to your mission, not to transaction costs.
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Run your whole fundraiser in one place
Givestar handles donations well, but you'll need other tools for events, auctions, or memberships. Zeffy gives you everything in one platform, no add-ons required.
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Get help from people who know nonprofits
Zeffy's support team responds in 2–6 business hours and actually understands small org fundraising. No waiting days for answers or decoding corporate jargon.
Frequently asked questions
Does Zeffy really charge zero fees for nonprofits?
Yes. Zeffy charges zero platform fees, zero subscription fees, and zero transaction fees. Donors have the option to leave a voluntary contribution to keep the platform running, so your nonprofit keeps 100% of every donation.
Can I run events and auctions on Zeffy, or just accept donations?
Zeffy gives you donation forms, event ticketing, auctions, raffles, memberships, and peer-to-peer campaigns in one platform. You won't need to pay for or learn multiple tools to run different types of fundraisers.
How quickly can I get help if something goes wrong during a campaign?
Zeffy's support team responds within 2–6 business hours and specializes in nonprofit fundraising. You'll get clear answers from people who understand your work, not generic tech support that makes you wait days.
Can I accept donations through Apple Pay and Google Pay on Zeffy?
Yes. Zeffy supports Apple Pay, Google Pay, and all major credit cards with zero processing fees. Your donors can give using their preferred payment method without extra costs eating into their contribution.
How much does Givestar charge in fees?
Givestar charges a 5% platform fee plus processing costs, totaling about 7.9% on every donation. On $50,000 raised, that's $3,950 going to fees instead of your mission.
Is it hard to switch from Givestar to Zeffy?
Zeffy offers free migration support to help you move from Givestar. You won't lose donor data or have to start from scratch.
Does Givestar have event ticketing and auctions built in?
Givestar requires separate tools for events, auctions, and memberships. Zeffy includes all of these in one platform with no extra cost.
Is Givestar a legit fundraising platform?
Givestar is a legitimate platform, but it charges processing fees on every donation. If keeping 100% of what you raise matters, Zeffy eliminates those fees entirely.
What's the difference between Givestar and Zeffy for small nonprofits?
Givestar takes 7.9% in total fees and offers basic support. Zeffy charges zero fees, provides an all-in-one platform, and gives you access to nonprofit fundraising experts.
Keep comparing — and see why nonprofits choose Zeffy
Zeffy was built for nonprofits like yours
focus on what matters
Built for small teams with big missions.
Zeffy is the fundraising platform that cuts out the fees, clears up your tech mess, and puts your cause first — so your team, even if you're a small team wearing many hats or a one-person show, can focus on what really matters.
ZERO-FEE
Keep 100% of every dollar.
No platform fees. No processing fees. No catch. We know it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Every penny goes straight to your mission, while competitors take 2-3% off every donation.
ALL-IN-ONE PLatform
Ditch the tech mess.
Stop bouncing between MailChimp, Eventbrite, and all those spreadsheets. Now you can handle donations, ticket sales, memberships, raffles, and all your donor info in one spot.
plug-and-play
Get going, fast.
Built for teams like yours — whether you're volunteer-led or have limited staff. Set up donation forms, sell tickets, and launch campaigns without needing a tech wizard. It's super easy, and you'll be up and running in minutes.
mobile-first
Fundraise from every device, anywhere.
From QR codes on flyers to Tap-to-Pay on a phone, Zeffy makes it easy to accept donations on the go. Mobile-optimized and offline-ready, so no donor slips through the cracks.
No turnover
Never lose a donor to volunteer transition.
Centralize supporter relationships, automate thank-you messages, and preserve institutional knowledge when board members rotate out.
100,000+ nonprofits trust Zeffy — and keep their fees at $0.
For 7+ years, Zeffy has supported nonprofits with free, user-friendly fundraising tools.
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As a startup nonprofit with only two members, and no funding (yet) we’d need something with low (or no) fees. Zeffy was a dream come true.
Masey, Loose Ends.
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SUCCESS STORIES
Zero-fee fundraising in action — nonprofit stories worth sharing.
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